Canadian Teen Mboko Stuns Coco Gauff in Montreal Showdown
You won’t believe what just happened at the National Bank Open in Montreal—Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko pulled off a stunning upset against top-seeded Coco Gauff, and it’s got the whole tennis world talking.
So, picture this: Saturday night, packed crowd, lights bright, and all eyes on Gauff, the reigning French Open champion. She’s the favorite, of course. But in just over an hour, the script was completely flipped. Mboko, just 18 years old and ranked 85th in the world, came out with absolute confidence and dominated the match from the start. The final score? 6-1, 6-4. That first set wasn’t even close—Mboko broke early, stayed aggressive, and kept Gauff completely on the back foot.
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Now, if you’ve been following Gauff’s form since her French Open win, this result might not be a total shock. Since lifting that Grand Slam trophy, she’s been having a bit of a rough patch—early exits in both Berlin and Wimbledon, and now this. Despite showing flashes of brilliance earlier in Montreal, where she battled through some tough three-setters, her serve has been a recurring problem. Saturday night was no exception. She clocked in five double faults during the match, and let’s not forget—she had a whopping 23 double faults in her first-round match here. Those errors really piled on the pressure and Mboko made full use of every opportunity.
It’s also interesting to note that these two had faced off once before, back in Rome. That time, Gauff came out on top after dropping the first set. But last night, Mboko clearly learned from that experience and came out not just prepared, but fearless.
What’s next? Mboko now advances to the quarterfinals, where she’ll face the winner of the match between China’s Lin Zhu and Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Either way, it’s a big moment for the young Canadian. To beat a player of Gauff’s caliber, especially at home in front of a Montreal crowd, is huge. You could feel the energy—every point won was cheered like a championship.
All in all, this win wasn’t just about advancing in the tournament—it was a statement. Mboko didn’t just sneak by; she earned this win with authority. And for Gauff, it’s back to the drawing board. Talent isn’t in question, but consistency—especially with that serve—clearly needs some work heading into the rest of the hard-court season.
One thing’s for sure: Victoria Mboko just put her name firmly on the map.
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